Camilla Jessen
A teenage girl accused of a knife attack at a school in West Wales will remain in custody in a special facility for young offenders.
A teenage girl accused of a knife attack at a school in west Wales will remain in custody in a special facility for young offenders, according to the BBC.
The 13-year-old girl appeared in court on Friday facing three charges of attempted murder and one charge of carrying a knife on school grounds. Following the court’s decision, the girl was remanded to a juvenile detention facility.
Incident Overview
The knife attack occurred at a comprehensive school in Ammanford, west Wales, on Wednesday.
The school went into lockdown, with students confined to their classrooms for several hours while authorities investigated the incident. Initial reports were unclear about the details, but it later emerged that the attack involved a knife and resulted in injuries to two teachers and a student.
Following the court appearance, authorities decided to hold the 13-year-old in custody at a facility designed for young offenders.
Possible motives for the attack have not yet been disclosed.
Following the incident, local authorities and school officials took immediate action to ensure the safety of students and staff. The injured individuals were treated at the hospital, and all have since been discharged.